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Outdoor Dining with Ralph Lauren Home
Ralph Lauren takes outdoor living to a whole new level with the Desert Modern Collection. It's handcrafted using the finest materials which makes it a pleasure to spend time whiling away the afternoon or evening outdoors with good friends or family. We were especially taken with the contemporary good looks of the dining collection. So inspired, we created what we would love to see if we were designing an outdoor living space all our own. We’ve added a few elements from Ralph...
Delicious Summertime Beverages
Summer is on its way and we are daydreaming of warm afternoons sitting with friends on the terrace with a cool delectable beverage in hand. The following recipes are a good starting point for some of the most popular libations from Manhattans to Mojitos. Which is your favorite? Morning Glory Mimosa with About.com Mimosas are often served at special occasions or events, we say break out the bubbly on a relaxed Sunday morning! “The Morning Glory Mimosa takes...
The Post-Holiday Home
Holidays can mean a house full of family and guests. The spare room that is empty most of the year is getting used. The hall bathroom is seeing more than its usual amount of traffic. All of these guests can eventually wear down even the best hostess. After the holidays are over, you may want to hibernate for the rest of winter and not entertain again until spring. Hopefully this isn't the case and you can bounce back in time to host a post-holiday open house for friends and...
Andie’s Guest: Tamara Stephenson
Tamara Stephenson is a NYC interior designer, freelance writer and lifestyle expert journaling her experiences on her blog Nest. Today we are posting a blog that was featured on Tamara’s site, it’s a collection of holiday tablescapes and a story to follow. Enjoy! Visit her blog. This November I am recommending a new book each and every week, I'll bring you a glimpse of their pages and entice with the content. Check out interior designer Kathryn Crisp Greeley's new...
Inspiration: Father’s Day Outdoor Grilling
All set for Father's Day? It's one of those special times we look forward to all year. Right now, everywhere we turn we see inspiration to help us create the perfect get together for outdoor grilling. Yes, we're going alfresco this year. The Setting Whether you're celebrating in the city or in the country, keep your gathering place simple and do the setup well ahead of time, so you can focus on family, friends and the food. Elle Decor: In the Country The natural backdrop for this...
Resolutions
The funny thing about New Year’s resolutions is that when you make more than one of them, they tend to interfere with each other. Maybe that’s why the tradition is to make only one – but regardless, not even halfway through January and my resolutions are already crossing paths. It’s January 17th and I’ve been working hard to accomplish the many resolutions that I’ve set in motion for 2011 (and trying hard to ignore the 19 degree weather). I’m in the middle...